Alberto504
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Hello my name is Alberto and I am new to this forum and I am building my future chameleons enclosure but I don't know what to put on the floor of its enclosure. I'm looking for any tips thanks in advance. 
What to put on bottom of cage?
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SaintJimmy
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Welcome to the forum!
Usually we recommend leaving the bottom of your enclosure bare. This makes it:
- easy to clean
- less susceptible to bacteria growth
- less of a risk for impaction of the chameleon
- easier to install a functional drainage system
and many other benefits.
You will end up needing a drainage system if you have a large species (any species besides pygmy chameleons) and they are fairly easy to make.
What are the current dimensions/plans for the cage? Pics?
Usually we recommend leaving the bottom of your enclosure bare. This makes it:
- easy to clean
- less susceptible to bacteria growth
- less of a risk for impaction of the chameleon
- easier to install a functional drainage system
and many other benefits.
You will end up needing a drainage system if you have a large species (any species besides pygmy chameleons) and they are fairly easy to make.
What are the current dimensions/plans for the cage? Pics?
Psychobunny
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I agree with SJ, bare floor.
Any substrate is an invitation to trouble.
Any substrate is an invitation to trouble.
